Mykonos catamaran cruise: Swim, snorkel, Delos & sunset

The meal comes hot off the galley while you float in the Aegean.

A five-hour catamaran cruise from Mykonos with morning or sunset departure, hotel pickup included, takes you past the archaeological site of Delos and to Rhenia island for swimming and snorkeling in a protected cove. The boat carries snorkeling gear, serves a fresh seafood and meat meal on board, and returns you to your hotel at the end of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise with swimming and sightseeing

• Depart hotel by air-conditioned minivan
• Arrive at Mykonos new port
• Meet skipper and crew on catamaran
• Sail along Mykonos coastline
• Enjoy unlimited traditional wine
• Pass Baos pirates island
• Stop near Delos archaeological site for photos and history
• Sail to Rhenia island cove
• Swim and snorkel in turquoise water
• Eat freshly cooked full meal on board
• Pass Little Venice and Mykonos windmills
• Enjoy sunset if on sunset cruise
• Return to port and hotel drop-off

The experience

You start the morning or afternoon at your hotel, where an air-conditioned minivan collects you and drives to Mykonos new port. Once aboard the modern catamaran, you settle in as the skipper and crew cast off. The boat sails north past the small island of Baos, then approaches the archaeological site of Delos. You photograph the ancient ruins from the water while the hostess explains the island's history. The route then heads to Rhenia, a nearby island with a small cove of turquoise water where the catamaran drops anchor for two hours of swimming and snorkeling. Snorkeling equipment (masks and snorkels) is included, and the crew serves a fresh meal of seafood pasta and meat options while you're still in the water or resting on deck.

On the return sail to port, the catamaran passes the famous Little Venice waterfront and Mykonos windmills for photos of the town. If you've chosen the sunset cruise, you watch the light change across the Aegean and photograph the golden hour before docking. Throughout the day, unlimited homemade rosé wine and soft drinks are available. The itinerary can shift if wind and sea conditions demand it: in rough weather, the captain may sail the protected south coast of Mykonos and its beaches instead. A minivan returns you to your hotel at the end.

The cruise operates as either a semi-private group or a private charter depending on which option you select at checkout. Private cruises run from four to nine passengers. Semi-private morning and sunset cruises carry a larger shared group. Some private options include a drop-off at Delos island itself, which you can add at checkout. Bring your own beach towel. Everything else (snorkeling gear, meals, drinks, transport) is arranged.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (masks and snorkels).
• hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan.
• fresh meal cooked on board with seafood pasta and meat options.
• unlimited homemade rosé wine, soft drinks and bottled water.
• five-hour catamaran cruise with professional skipper and crew.
• two-hour swimming and snorkeling stop at Rhenia island.
• pass-by of the archaeological site of Delos with crew commentary.
• fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

12 options

Morning cruise, semi-privateGuide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise shared with other guests on board (maximum 12), to Rhenia island. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel. Pickup is included.

Semi-private gold sunsetGuide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise shared with other guests on board (maximum 12) to Delos and Rhenia islands. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel. Pickup is included.

Private Cruise for 10 PAXUp to 10 people · Guide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise to Delos and Rhenia islands. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel. Pickup is included.

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Private Cruise for 8 PAXUp to 8 people · Guide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise to Delos and Rhenia islands. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel.

Private Cruise for 11 PAXGuide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise to Delos and Rhenia islands. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel. Pickup is included.

Private Cruise for 9 PAXUp to 9 people · Guide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise to Delos and Rhenia islands. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel.

Private Cruise for 7 PAXUp to 7 people · Guide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise to Delos and Rhenia islands. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel. Pickup is included.

Private Cruise for 6 PAXUp to 6 people · Guide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise to Delos and Rhenia islands. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel. Pickup is included.

Private Cruise for 5 PAXUp to 5 people · Guide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise to Delos and Rhenia islands. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel. Pickup is included.

Private Cruise for 4 PAXUp to 4 people · Guide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise to Delos and Rhenia islands. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel. Pickup is included.

Private Cruise for 3 PAXUp to 3 people · Guide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise to Rhenia island. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel. Pickup is included.

Private Cruise for 2 PAXUp to 2 people · Guide in English · Available from 1 Apr 2027Five-hour cruise to Delos and Rhenia islands. Includes a swimming and snorkeling stop, fresh main meals and an open bar. Free transport to and from the hotel. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (6 to 80 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Mykonos Cruises, Yacht Sailing Tours, Mykonos Catamaran, Dolphin Navigation

Is this one for you?Book a private charter if your group is four to nine people and you want the boat and timing to yourselves. Choose a semi-private morning or sunset cruise if you're traveling solo or as a couple and prefer to share the cost with other travelers. Some private options let you add a drop-off at Delos island itself instead of photographing it from the water: decide that at checkout based on how much time you want to spend on the archaeological site.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I choose between a morning and sunset cruise?

Yes. When you book, you pick either a morning or sunset departure. Both follow the same route to Delos and Rhenia, with the sunset cruise letting you photograph Mykonos as the light changes and the sun sets over the water.

What happens at Delos and Rhenia?

Delos is an archaeological site you photograph from the catamaran while the crew explains its history. Rhenia is where the boat anchors in a small cove for two hours of swimming and snorkeling in clear turquoise water, and where the fresh meal is served on board.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes. Masks and snorkels are provided. You'll use them during the two-hour stop at Rhenia, where the water is calm and clear.

What meals and drinks are served?

A fresh meal cooked on board includes seafood pasta and meat options, served during the swimming stop at Rhenia. Unlimited homemade rosé wine, soft drinks, and bottled water are available throughout the cruise.

Does the price include hotel pickup?

Yes. An air-conditioned minivan collects you from your hotel and returns you at the end of the day. The five-hour cruise departs from Mykonos new port.

What if the weather is bad?

The captain can modify the route if wind and sea conditions are rough. The alternative is sailing along Mykonos's protected south coast, visiting famous beaches and a sheltered cove instead of the original itinerary.